Adult incontinence products are a larger and faster growing waste issue than disposable infant nappies (diapers) in Australia

Overview of attention for article published in Waste Management, August 2022

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Adult diapers are a bigger waste problem than nappies in Australia. But a new trial could help change that

ABC.net.au, 30 Mar 2023

In an what is believed to be an Australian first, adult diaper waste from aged care facilities is being converted to a material…

Adult incontinence pads a bigger waste problem than baby diapers

UK Time News, 03 Nov 2022

If you need to be convinced that the Australian population is aging – with its complications – keep in mind that adult…

Incontinence pads a bigger waste issue than nappies

The New Daily, 03 Nov 2022

If you need convincing that Australia’s population is ageing – with attendant complications – then please be advised that adult…

Nappies for grown-ups a growing problem

Medical Republic, 03 Nov 2022

3 November 2022 Greener solutions are needed to dispose of dumps full of diapers.

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